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Firearm seized in St James, man charged

Published:Monday | August 1, 2022 | 5:44 PM
During the search, a Taurus nine millimetre pistol was found in the bottom drawer of a dresser in a room.

A man was arrested and charged following the seizure of an illegal gun in West Village, Montego Bay, St James.

Charged is 32-year-old Keno Gayle of West Village.

 His court date has not been finalised.

The police report that about 5:20 a.m. on Saturday cops were in the area when a house that was occupied by Gayle was searched.

During the search, a Taurus nine millimetre pistol was found in the bottom drawer of a dresser in a room.

Following an interview in the presence of his attorney, Gayle was charged.

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